Mary Virgene Hitch

Mary Virgene Hitch, 83, of Frankfort, died on Tuesday evening, February 16, 2021, at her home. She was born on Thursday, June 3, 1937 in Ross County to the late Harold and Arlene Mace Albert. On October 1, 1955 she married William F. Hitch and he preceded her in death on January 2, 2007..

She is survived by her children, Cameron Nesser of Chillicothe, William E. (Gail) Hitch of Frankfort, Cheryl (Clay) Carmean of Grove City, Shane (Rebecca) Hitch of Chillicothe, ten grandchildren, eleven great-grandchildren, two sisters, Sue (William) Anderson of Chillicothe, Judy (Gene) Stuckey of Tampa, FL, one brother, Harold (Becky) Albert of Salem, special cousin, Sally Donahue, special friends, Carolyn Elder and Ronald and Virginia Davis, numerous cousins, nieces, and nephews. She was preceded in death by one daughter, Kimberly Shoemaker, one grandson, Clark Carmean, one great-granddaughter, Nora Larson.

Mary was a 1955 graduate of Clarksburg High School and was a proud Eagle. She was a member of Brown’s Chapel United Methodist Church and a member of their U.M.W.. She was a member of the Order of the Eastern Star 502. She was also a member of the Frankfort Garden Club. In her younger years, Mary enjoyed riding horses. She was a member of the Mt. Logan Riding Club. She spent many years making baskets and growing flowers. She loved country music and loved to dance the Jitterbug.

Mary’s family would like to give a special thank you to Adena Hospice, nurses, Jamie and Shelly, and to all of Mary’s wonderful caregivers.

No calling hours will be held. A graveside service will be held at 2pm on Monday, February 22, 2021 in Brown’s Chapel Cemetery. All in attendance will be required to wear facial coverings and socially distance. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions are suggested to the Brown’s Chapel United Methodist Church, c/o Sue Brown, 16280 Westfall Rd, Clarksburg, OH 43115 . The EBRIGHT FUNERAL HOME is serving the family.